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Oatmeal vs. Instant coffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Oatmeal and Instant coffee different?

  • Oatmeal is higher than Instant coffee in Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A RAE, Folate, Phosphorus, and Selenium.
  • Oatmeal covers your daily need of Iron 74% more than Instant coffee.

Cereals, oats, instant, fortified, plain, prepared with water (boiling water added or microwaved) and Beverages, coffee, instant, regular, prepared with water types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
9
:
1
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2466.7%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +3620%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%
Oatmeal
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 24% 224% 19% 33% 6% 7% 17% 22% 73% 28%
Instant coffee
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 2% 3% 2% 3% 1% 1% 4% 2% 1%
Contains more Calcium +1900%
Contains more Iron +14800%
Contains more Magnesium +550%
Contains more Phosphorus +2466.7%
Contains more Potassium +103.3%
Contains more Zinc +6100%
Contains more Copper +500%
Contains more Manganese +3620%
Contains more Selenium +4900%
Contains less Sodium -91.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
10
:
0
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Oatmeal
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 26% 2% 0% 0% 65% 50% 57% 20% 67% 33% 0% 1%
Instant coffee
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 1% 5% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +21400%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1181.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +31600%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
4
:
1
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Protein +2270%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +3332.4%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Water +17.9%
Oatmeal
2% 12% 84%
Protein: 2.37 g
Fats: 1.36 g
Carbs: 11.67 g
Water: 84.03 g
Other: 0.57 g
Instant coffee
99%
Protein: 0.1 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 0.34 g
Water: 99.09 g
Other: 0.47 g
Contains more Protein +2270%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +3332.4%
Contains more Other +21.3%
Contains more Water +17.9%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Oatmeal
Oatmeal
2
:
1
Instant coffee
Instant coffee
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%
Oatmeal
22% 37% 41%
Saturated Fat: 0.226 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.391 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.426 g
Instant coffee
50% 50%
Saturated Fat: 0.002 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.002 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +∞%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +21200%
Contains less Saturated Fat -99.1%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Oatmeal Instant coffee
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Oatmeal Instant coffee Opinion
Net carbs 9.97g 0.34g Oatmeal
Protein 2.37g 0.1g Oatmeal
Fats 1.36g 0g Oatmeal
Carbs 11.67g 0.34g Oatmeal
Calories 68kcal 2kcal Oatmeal
Starch 10.37g Oatmeal
Sugar 0.46g 0g Instant coffee
Fiber 1.7g 0g Oatmeal
Calcium 80mg 4mg Oatmeal
Iron 5.96mg 0.04mg Oatmeal
Magnesium 26mg 4mg Oatmeal
Phosphorus 77mg 3mg Oatmeal
Potassium 61mg 30mg Oatmeal
Sodium 49mg 4mg Instant coffee
Zinc 0.62mg 0.01mg Oatmeal
Copper 0.066mg 0.011mg Oatmeal
Manganese 0.558mg 0.015mg Oatmeal
Selenium 5µg 0.1µg Oatmeal
Vitamin A 433IU 0IU Oatmeal
Vitamin A RAE 130µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B1 0.26mg 0mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B2 0.215mg 0.001mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B3 3.025mg 0.236mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B5 0.317mg 0.001mg Oatmeal
Vitamin B6 0.29mg 0mg Oatmeal
Folate 44µg 0µg Oatmeal
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Oatmeal
Tryptophan 0.04mg Oatmeal
Threonine 0.083mg Oatmeal
Isoleucine 0.105mg Oatmeal
Leucine 0.2mg Oatmeal
Lysine 0.135mg Oatmeal
Methionine 0.04mg Oatmeal
Phenylalanine 0.13mg Oatmeal
Valine 0.151mg Oatmeal
Histidine 0.057mg Oatmeal
Trans Fat 0.003g 0g Instant coffee
Saturated Fat 0.226g 0.002g Instant coffee
Monounsaturated Fat 0.391g 0g Oatmeal
Polyunsaturated fat 0.426g 0.002g Oatmeal

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Oatmeal Instant coffee
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
27%
Oatmeal
0%
Instant coffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
45%
Oatmeal
2%
Instant coffee

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is cheaper (difference - $1)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Oatmeal
Oatmeal is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Sugar (difference - 0.46g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee contains less Sodium (difference - 45mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.224g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Instant coffee
Instant coffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 79)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Oatmeal - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171662/nutrients
  2. Instant coffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174130/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.